Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17° N Lon: 77.17° W Elev: 495 ft.

Fog

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in (1023.8 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Last update 5 Mar 7:56 am EST
Detailed forecast for

Central and Southeast Montgomery

Today
Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog this morning. Scattered showers this morning, then isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Cloudy. Numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Areas of fog. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Areas of fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Warmer with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.



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